At G7 Summit, Donald Trump says Iran is not winning Israel conflict, urges 'they should talk, before it's too late'

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran was not winning its conflict with Israel and should re-enter negotiations "before it's too late." Speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump told reporters, "They have to make a deal, and it's painful for both parties, but I'd say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it's too late."

Notably, US president Trump also doesn't intend on signing the G7 statement related to Israel and Iran.

Meanwhile, Tehran has reportedly asked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman to press President Donald Trump to use his influence on Israel to agree to an immediate ceasefire with Iran, Reuters reported.

In return, Iran is willing to show flexibility in nuclear negotiations, according to two Iranian and three regional officials who spoke to Reuters on Monday.

Iran Backtracking on War With Israel?

Iran has urgently indicated its willingness to end hostilities and restart negotiations over its nuclear programme, according to Middle Eastern and European officials, according to Wall Street Journal reoprt.

The country has been sending messages to both Israel and the United States through Arab intermediaries, signalling a preference for dialogue.

Amid intense Israeli air strikes, Tehran has informed Arab officials that it is open to returning to the negotiating table, provided the US does not participate in the conflict.

Officials also relayed messages to Israel, emphasising that it is in the best interests of both parties to keep the violence limited and contained, WSJ reported.

Despite Israeli warplanes maintaining unrestricted access over Tehran, and Iranian retaliatory strikes causing only limited damage, Israeli leaders appear determined to press on with their offensive. Their aim is to inflict greater destruction on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and further undermine the theocratic regime’s grip on power.

The Israeli air campaign has eliminated several senior military figures, including much of the upper command of Iran’s air force, leaving Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei increasingly isolated. However, the damage to nuclear facilities remains relatively minor, with experts suggesting that achieving Israel’s objectives could require a prolonged aerial campaign.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the strikes until Iran’s nuclear programme and ballistic missile capabilities are dismantled. While he has stated that regime change is not an explicit aim, he acknowledges it could be an unintended consequence due to the current fragility of Iran’s leadership.

Israeli officials have indicated that their military is prepared for at least two weeks of sustained operations. Meanwhile, on Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron urged Iran to “return swiftly to the negotiating table to reach an agreement,” while Arab leaders have called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

Although US President Donald Trump was initially hesitant about military action earlier in the year, he has since expressed strong support for Israel’s campaign.